Testimonials
Stress & Traumas
Carrie,
Diamond Creek
"When I first came to Dawn, with feelings of loss, fear and frustration, after ending yet another bad relationship, this time with the father of my children, it was a 10 year abusive relationship. I had no idea how events of both my childhood and my young adulthood had lead me to that point where I felt I was worthless.
I have had counselling before but always walked away feeling no better.
After just a few sessions with Dawn I have worked through years of negative patterns and trauma.
I finally have the techniques I’ve been looking for, to keep me strong and focused.
I now know that I will never enter into a bad relationship again, because I am worth so much more than being someone’s punching bag.
I am finally starting my own business, and I know that my children can be just as proud of me as I am of them. Thank you, Dawn."​
Nicole
Fitzroy
"I felt instantly at ease with Dawn. I felt comfortable talking to her about past events that were having a continued negative impact on my life. Dawn is patient, understanding and non-judgmental and she has helped me immensely.
I had tried so many treatments in the past such as EMDR, Reiki, Psychology, Kinesiology etc. yet I still was not able to move past my issues around finances, relationships and self worth.
After a few months of consistent sessions with Dawn I started to notice really positive changes in myself. I feel like a completely different person. I now sleep well at night. I am no longer triggered with anxiety when certain things happen that would have ordinarily upset me. I feel grounded and I have a sense of purpose and power again.
Thank you Dawn, I highly recommend you to anyone who is feeling stuck in their life."
Terrie
St Helena
"I had been speaking to Dawn recently at an event about my dread of looking in the mirror and that I have not been able to love myself and have had that feeling for over 51 years.
Dawn quietly said to me that you don’t need to keep that problem anymore and that she could help change it so I could confidently look in the mirror, she could see the look of horror and surprise on my face and said not to worry I won’t do anything that will hurt you and reassured me.
As I had known Dawn for many years but not really knowing what sort of healing work she did, I thought I should at least give it a go and as she says if it doesn’t work we have just wasted an hour.
I saw Dawn the next day as she had a free morning, I told her that 51 years ago when I was only 22 years old, I was in a car accident and went through the windscreen and spent a month in hospital. When they took the bandages off there were red scars all over my face and even now when I look in the mirror I still see them and feel the sadness, anger and hurt. Dawn said they were not visible to her.
Dawn got to work and within an hour I was looking in the mirror trying to find the scars and with no negative emotions looking at my face, I couldn’t believe it!! She also worked on some other issues associated with the accident.
So even if you are bit sceptical about natural or alternative healing work, you are in the right place with Dawn, I would thoroughly recommend her and her gentle and amazing techniques."
Maree
Greensborough
"I was so stuck in my troubled past with all my memories and emotions that would not leave my mind or body. I needed help so I could get on with living and enjoy my life more fully. Dawn was the one who helped me finally leave those emotions behind and be at peace with my past and myself.
My days are brighter and my nights so peaceful as they have not been for so long. Now, I am moving forward in the best possible way and feel I can deal with whatever comes my way and that Dawn is there if I need her. If you are ready to move forward, I highly recommend Dawn as a trusted guide to get you moving in your right direction!
I had also endured neck and shoulder pain for 6 months and found Dawn’s sessions have helped my days to be predominately pain free and able to get on with my active life."
Nicky
Eltham
"I came to see Dawn after years of struggling to cope on a daily basis. I felt I wasn't worthy of anything good in my life and didn't deserve to be loved. After only one session I felt a weight lifted from me. Things that had controlled me for over 30 years now no longer did. I can think of these experiences and not fall to pieces. It has helped me move forward and resolve many things in my life. It is such a freeing experience and happens so quickly. I look forward to working with Dawn more, to gain even more control of my life."
Alfie
"Over the years I have suffered depression and have been suicidal and then I went through “Black Saturday” bushfires. I have felt that the world is against me and it was all my fault. I have also felt a lot of anger. It was recommended for me to see Dawn for a chat. Well after seeing Dawn she managed to get me to release all the baggage I have been carrying over the past few years.
I have now been able to move forward with no more negative thoughts. I would and do highly recommend her to all my friends now. Thank you so much Dawn."
Susan
Mill Park
"Dear Dawn, thank you for awakening the power within me. Tapping has removed a dark cloud that has been hanging over my head for a long time, keeping me stuck in the past. I no longer have negative thoughts. During the sessions you said all the right words at the right times and helped me through an issue I could not even talk about. I no longer have to relive painful memories and feel cleansed and light-hearted. Thank you for teaching me how to use tapping as part of my life, it has changed me forever. Such a simple technique, but it really works."
Kirsten
Diamond Creek
"The experience of EFT I've had with Dawn has been a very positive and healthy one. There's an abundance of "spaciousness" within me now that had been previously occupied by some lingering negative emotions. These destructive emotions were from old wounds and baggage; hampering my personal progress and weighing me down. They could pop up in association with new challenges in my life and I can see now how unhelpful this was. Dawn's matter of fact approach is refreshing and assists the process of EFT to be most effective. I wish her the best in her work because the benefits are boundless."
Lyn
Wattle Glen
"Even after separating from my husband of 25 years, selling the family home and purchasing a new one, moving house, travelling for 3 months and going back to study, I felt stuck. I had a passion to leave my current employer and pursue my love of craft. I did some research, I put a plan in place and made moves to quit my job but, still I could not take the leap of faith required. I came upon Dawn after a casual conversation with a trainer at my gym. I had no idea what to expect but, I was prepared to work to get some resolution. Dawn, in a short time took me from stuck in the past to having faith that I can create my future. Her methods are constructive and have left me with some easy strategies to live by. I always felt safe with Dawn and highly recommend her methods and expertise."
Megan
Doreen
"After years of counselling, depression and anxiety, Dawn was able to diminish my feelings of fear, anxiousness, knotted stomach, among many other feelings in just a few sessions. It is amazing that the sexual abuse and grief that I had experienced as a young child, all the angst of those experiences could be removed with E.F.T. I cannot even conjure up the emotions or feelings I associated with the events that happened to me, even though they are still a part of me they are not controlling me anymore. I cannot explain the relief and comfort Dawn has given me, she is truly amazing. Thank you, Dawn."
Bruce
Panton Hill
"After many, many years of anxiety, panic attacks and morning vomiting, Dawn was able to rid me of over 20 years of completely overwhelming feelings, with only two sessions. She has also gone a long way toward helping me overcome my binge eating sessions after dinner. I could not imagine any way to get through this on my own, and the relief is absolutely amazing thanks to Dawn. Recommended to me by a friend, I only wish I had pushed the male ego aside, and asked for help sooner. I strongly feel that more men should try EFT. Thank you so very much, Dawn, for giving my life perspective."
Anastasia
Greensborough
"I first came to see Dawn feeling stuck in my life on many different levels, in particular my business life. The first session was like I had been unplugged. I started to really see what emotions were holding me back from achieving my dreams. After each session I gained greater clarity, creativity and confidence. I had so many "aha moments", where I released and reprogrammed all my negative habits, thoughts and beliefs. In doing so this has totally transformed my life on a personal level and business level. I feel I am totally flowing in all areas of my life. Thank you Dawn for the most amazing transformation of my life."
Mandy
Diamond Creek
"Living my childhood in a large family with a mother with many unfortunate issues, emotional abuse was an everyday occurrence.
My self-identity was totally dependent on my mother’s emotions.
Feeling wretched with poor self-esteem, I struggled to escape from my prison of fear and anxiety to find release and meaning in life.
All I yearned for was to know myself, to be able to trust and have positive loving experiences, but they ruthlessly evaded me.
Every set back I had in life, brought back memories of my childhood abuse.
I kept attracting the same type of soul-destroying people and made many unwise decisions.
Sessions with a variety of therapists over the years, failed dismally to heal my deep wounds.
A couple of years ago I met Dawn.
She used Faster EFT on me. I found it hard to let go of the deep hurts at first, then there was a turn around and I was able to release my hopelessness, anger and resentment, and could see my mother in a whole different light.
Releasing her from the situations that trapped her in my mind was a powerful experience. I can now love and forgive her, allowing her to be the person she desperately wanted to be.
I now feel loved by her and free to move on confidently, feeling at peace with my past.
Thanks ‘Doctor’ Dawn for the newness in my life."
Physical Pain/Health Issues
Maryanne
Eltham
"I was first diagnosed with endometriosis 9 years ago. I have suffered with intense pain that would cause me to be bedridden and have time off work.
I have had 2 surgeries for the condition however nothing would alleviate the pain each month. I recently had sessions with Dawn, who released the emotions I was holding and can say that I am pain free and I can now look forward to a normal life.
I highly recommend Dawn for her gentle approach to working through trauma with my past relationships and childhood issues. Thanks Dawn!"
Adam
Doreen
""When I came to Dawn I had neck and shoulder soreness, abandonment issues, grief and work issues. After sessions with Dawn I had a lot more confidence, pain decreased and went altogether. I was able to apply for a new higher paying position in a better environment which was accepted.
12 months later, I’m still enjoying my work and am pain free.
Although sceptical at first, I highly recommend Dawn to help clear past issues and physical pain to move forward no matter what is holding you back."
Helen
Montmorency
""My Chiropractor believed Dawn could help me with my health issues. She believed that there were deeper issues relating to the ongoing health concerns I had been dealing with for years. So, after visiting Dawn I can say that my health and future are looking a lot more positive. I am no longer suffering with chronic pain due to bursitis in my right shoulder, I am definitely not suffering with adrenal fatigue (diagnosed as bordering on chronic fatigue) and I am not suffering with the irritable bowel that I have suffered with since I was a teenager. Also for years, I had been paying for psychologists and counsellors and have been repeating my story again and again, along with medicating with a high dose of anti- depressants. Things had not changed. Dawn has helped me rewrite my story and so I don't have to keep looking back, I am only looking forward. The great bonus is that I am nearly off all medication for depression. Dawn makes it seem so clear and logical in her magic chair; and she provides a safe environment to work through your very personal life history and to let go of the past. Teaching me to practice her method to maintain my better health and future has been invaluable. I am looking forward with inner peace and happiness in my life. All thanks to Dawn."
Lisa
Diamond Creek
"I had tried other healthy alternatives without results and didn’t want to go onto HRT to manage my menopausal problems.
I was recommended by a friend to book in with Dawn. I had constant hot flushes usually at the most inconvenient times with much embarrassment. I was also having night sweats resulting in a loss of sleep, all this was making me feel emotional, exhausted and rundown.
After two sessions with Dawn I was coping so much better emotionally and the physical symptoms were becoming less intense. She then recommended Body Balance a liquid organic whole food, within a week I noticed my symptoms had decreased further.
Dawn checked on my progress each week and after 5 weeks all my menopausal symptoms had gone!! After suffering for more than 18 months I still can’t believe how quickly I started to feel better, after clearing the stress and emotions in my life and then following up with the nutrition my body was lacking, even though I thought I ate well, I am sleeping normally and feeling amazing.
I definitely recommend seeing Dawn if you are experiencing similar problems as I have greatly benefited from her expertise. I feel more in control and managing life’s challenges on a daily basis with more confidence, thanks to Dawn."
Julian
Greensborough
"I began visiting Dawn after many months of a continual pain in my coccyx with no results being had from my local GP or osteopath.
After three visits to Dawn, I have found a significant reduction in the pain and I am able to ride my bike fifty kilometres with minimal discomfort.
I can’t thank Dawn highly enough for her professional, caring and supportive manner that she conducted herself in the sessions.
I believe that my pain came from long-term personal stressful periods in my life and through talking and working with Dawn, I was able to shed and make sense of them.
Thank-you Dawn, I would highly recommend you to anyone that is suffering as I was."
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J.M
Whittlesea
"I came to Dawn for a physical problem (pain with gallstones), after discussing the problem with her, she treated me with E.F.T. on all the emotional causes for gallstones and gallbladder related problems, even addressing issues I had as a child. After several sessions, I had no pain in my gallbladder area, tests had shown that the gallstones had decreased considerably in size, but the unexpected benefit to me was that I am now free from my emotions ruling my life and I am so happy and have clarity of thought and feel so much at peace".
Connie
Doncaster
"I came to Dawn feeling tired and exhausted, rheumatoid arthritis pain in my fingers and hands (feeling tight and heavy). After three sessions with Dawn, life is so much better and the pain in my hands and fingers has gone."
Tamsyn
Greensborough
"I came to see Dawn after dealing with a lack of energy and lower neck tension that, although was fairly well managed, became overwhelming, especially during times of stress! After just 1 session with Dawn she pointed out the connection between my emotions and what I was feeling physically. Over the next few days the tension became less and my energy increased. Within 2 weeks of seeing her I realised I'd not suffered from either of these things and no matter how hard I tried I could no longer re-produce the pain! I couldn't be happier and I am thankful to Dawn for helping me towards a better functioning body! Thank you Dawn for your care, you are a true healer!"
Norman
Hurstbridge
"For many years I have suffered from severe leg pain in both legs and severe pain in my right foot due to an accident years prior. After a number of sessions with Dawn, the pain in my legs and foot have gradually subsided and are no longer of concern, thanks to Dawn's marvelous healing ability."
Heather
Greensborough
I have been seeing Dawn for muscle fatigue and stiffness, knotting in my neck muscles, bruxism (jaw clenching) and frequent severe headaches associated with these problems. I have also been suffering from mild sleep apnoea. Before trying faster EFT with Dawn, I had suffered with these problems for at least 15 years and needed regular physical treatment for my headaches and frequently used strong pain killers. At minimum I would see someone for relief of my symptoms once a week and sometimes I would need to see different therapists more than once in a week which was proving expensive but also fruitless as the symptoms would quickly return, often within a day, or my symptoms would not respond and sometimes even worsen.
However, since seeing Dawn and identifying the underlying emotional issues that seemed to be triggering these symptoms I have noticed a vast improvement in my symptoms, in particular my bruxism and headaches which have plagued me for years, have noticeably improved (becoming almost infrequent!) – to the point that I have needed to take very few painkillers and in a 5 week period have only required two trips to the osteopath, as opposed to a weekly visit. I have also noticed improvements in my quality of sleep and reductions in my anxiety levels, along with an improved ability to handle some difficult personalities in my life. I am more than happy to provide this testimonial for Dawn, she is an insightful therapist who has a knack for getting to the heart of the issue and working with you to resolve it without undue stress
Fear & Phobias
Helena
Kew
I have had a number of successful sessions with Dawn dealing with some long-standing difficulties, and more recently I was particularly pleased to see that Dawn’s techniques helped me with my Public Speaking phobia. I have always been terrified to speak to an audience and I have avoided doing so for years and at all costs. My pounding heart, uncontrollable trembling, together with my inability to string a sentence together and to articulate my thinking caused further embarrassment, which only served to heighten my phobia. Dawn’s help before my recent public speaking occasion (one that I couldn’t get out of!) helped me manage my nerves better and therefore approach the occasion with unfamiliar calmness. I was still nervous, but it wasn’t with the usual intensity and desperate need to run! I can’t explain, or understand, how it works, but I do know that it reduced the strong hold the phobia had over me!
Adam
St Helena
When I first travelled 10 years ago, I experienced terrible turbulence and swore I would never get on a plane again. Some years later I had to go to Queensland prior to seeing Dawn and had such a terrible experience, suffering anxiety, severe sweating, feeling every bump in the air. It was really quite a traumatic experience. I had an opportunity to go to Europe, as it got closer to the date to leave, I was feeling very anxious about the flight, I didn't think it could be possible to totally change your way of thinking and eliminate the fear I had, in such a short time. After seeing Dawn I can't believe the difference at how relaxed I was on the flight even during the turbulence. I have now been overseas twice, on and off flights all over Europe and Asia with no stress or anxiety. Thanks so much, Dawn.
June
Eltham North
Having had a life long fear of going to the dentist, resulting from school dentists in the 1960's removing teeth without anaesthetic, I heard that tapping (EFT) could help with my anxiety. It was worth a try as the last time I had attended the dentist I gagged and cried the whole way through a filling! After a session with Dawn working on my fear of the dentist I have had two appointments, three fillings without anaesthetic and although I have some anxiety when I go it doesn't totally disable me. Thanks, Dawn - it worked.
Elizabeth
63 y/o
Because of childhood dental experiences I was always anxious about going to the dentist. I had tried meditation and medication to overcome these traumas with only limited success. The turning point was when I began to see Dawn for other issues and mentioned the mental trauma associated with imminent dental visits. To my great relief Dawn was able to clear all these fears and anxieties very quickly. My grateful thanks to Dawn for alleviating this huge stress.
Grief
Shelley
Eltham
"For over 3 years I was feeling overwhelmed with sadness and guilt after my beautiful young son passed away and I believed I would never get over my grief. I also had feelings of dread at thoughts of the future, had some physical pain and issues with feelings of unworthiness. During my sessions with Dawn I was able to express what I was feeling and explore events in my life that had contributed to these feelings. With Dawn’s amazing technique I am now able to talk about my son’s life and death without crying and remember happy times and even feel some joy and look forward to the future. Dawn helped me to recognise and let go of old programs from my past that were not serving me. Thank you so much Dawn for sharing your gift."
Tina
Hurstbridge
"The loss of my beautiful dog, my companion for 15 years, after a short illness was totally overwhelming and I was grief stricken for over 2 weeks, I could not talk to anyone without crying, that was when a friend said I should see Dawn.
I said to Dawn this is going to take years to get over, however, by the end of the session I suddenly felt such a sense of release and relief from the overwhelming emotion of sadness. I now have a more normal feeling of sadness and not that overwhelming feeling and I am now at peace with the enormous loss of my cherished pet."
Joyce
Fawkner
"What I found amazing about my sessions with Dawn is how one major event can create so many negative programs that hold you back in your life. I lost my mother when I was 4 years old and this created so many issues in my life. They included fear, control issues, sugar cravings, abandonment, low self worth and a whole lot more. What I identified during the sessions with Dawn was all other events in my life always came down to this core issue of losing my mother. Once we worked on releasing all these negative patterns, I could move on with my life. I now walk tall, have no fear and am confident in who I am. Thank you Dawn you have helped me so much, more than words can express."
Chris
Panton Hill
For the past 8 years, I have experienced grief, anxiety, extreme stress and sadness around the death of a parent and severe financial distress. I was recommended to visit Dawn. I had 3 visits with Dawn and we dealt with a number of major issues. I was surprised how each "experience" affected a different part of my body and how over the course of each session, that I physically felt the weight of the issue leave me. I now feel a deep calmness that I have not felt for years and believe that I can deal with a number of issues that previously would have triggered many negative emotions in me. I am actively recommending to a number of my male friends that they should see Dawn.
Bushfires
L. Andrews
Ex - Strathewen
After the Black Saturday bushfires of February 2009, I was totally overwhelmed with the loss of my home, friends and pets. I tried counselling but came away worse. With the trauma all around me and the guilt at surviving the bushfire, was unbearable and I even felt suicidal at one stage. This was when a friend suggested I see Dawn, after just a few sessions with Dawn using her techniques, I now no longer feel the emotions of guilt, anxiety, or overwhelming grief and sadness. I can now see a much more positive outlook and feeling stronger and more in control of my life and looking forward to the future. I can't believe the transformation Dawn has made to my life and can't thank her enough.